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Basic International Markets
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A daily, tactical strategy. It first picks international momentum or a US‑defensive stance by comparing non‑US vs US strength, then rotates into the strongest picks (or safe havens). A small hedge sleeve tilts among euro/yen, US dollar, or low‑volatility bets.
NutHow it works
Each day it compares non‑US stocks (VEU) to US stocks (SPY) using a simple “strength score” (RSI: 0–100; higher = recent gains, lower = recent losses). • If non‑US is stronger: split into two sleeves. (1) Buy the 3 non‑US stock funds with the best ~1‑month trend from a set of broad Europe/EM choices. (2) For emerging markets: if EMs are strong, buy the 2 hottest EM funds (e.g., Brazil, India, China, Indonesia). If not, hold safety: gold+Swiss franc, or short‑term Treasuries/T‑bills if EM currencies are weak. • If US is not weaker: take a US‑defensive stance. If US stocks look washed‑out (very low RSI), buy the 2 most beaten‑down 3× tech/US stock funds for a short‑term rebound. Otherwise, hold gold if it’s strong; if not, own whichever of T‑bills, short Treasuries, or long Treasuries is trending best. • A separate small hedge sleeve looks at currencies: if EM currencies are firm, hold euro and yen; else hold the US dollar if it’s strong, or a fund that benefits when market fear falls (SVXY).
CheckmarkValue prop
Global tactical strategy offering smoother, downside-protected exposure vs the S&P: oos max drawdown 8.6% vs 13.7%; Calmar ~1.0; solid risk-adjusted profile with built-in hedges (gold, currencies, Treasuries) and diversified non-US/EM bets.
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Performance
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AlphaBetaR2R
00.540.320.57
Performance Metrics
Cumulative ReturnAnnualized ReturnTrailing 1M ReturnTrailing 3M ReturnSharpe Ratio
216.16%14.98%1.2%6.23%0.83
76.48%7.13%0.52%7.88%0.47
Initial Investment
$10,000.00
Final Value
$17,647.95
Regulatory Fees
$254.23
Total Slippage
$1,445.60
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OOS Start Date
Mar 20, 2025
Trading Setting
Daily
Type
Stocks
Category
Global tactical asset allocation, momentum, trend-following, emerging markets, defensive, currencies, gold, treasuries, leveraged/volatility
Tickers in this symphonyThis symphony trades 0 assets in total
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FAQ

A Composer symphony is an automated trading strategy that executes trades based on parameters of your choice. Some symphonies are similar to holding one ETF in normal conditions and rotating to a different ETF when market conditions shift, for example a 5% drop in the S&P 500, while others use complex rules with dozens of triggers. However, complex doesn’t always mean better. A simple, well-structured symphony can be just as effective as an intricate one. Learn more about how symphonies work here.

"Basic International Markets" is currently performing the same as yesterday today. Performance updates in real time during market hours.

"Basic International Markets" is currently allocated toSHY, FXYandFXE. Holdings automatically adjust as market conditions change based on the strategy's rules.

Year-to-date, "Basic International Markets" has returned 9.29%. You can adjust the performance chart above to view returns across different time horizons.

The maximum drawdown for "Basic International Markets" is 8.59%. The maximum drawdown measures the largest peak-to-trough decline. It's an important metric to evaluate risk and the strategy's behavior during market stress.

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